Senior Accountant

The Panther Group; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Greater Boston is seeking a Senior Accountant/Bookkeeper to manage and oversee the entire financial cycle. Your role involves using SAP to handle transactions, prepare financial statements, and ensure compliance with accounting standards. Ideal candidates will have over 6 years of experience and strong organizational skills. This full-time position offers a salary ranging from $70,000 to $90,000, contributing to a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Strong proficiency in SAP is mandatory.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial workflows.

Responsibilities

• Manage and record all financial transactions in SAP.
• Oversee the full AP/AR cycle, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare monthly P&L statements and balance sheets.

Skills

Bookkeeping or accounting experience

Proficiency in SAP

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Tools

SAP

Paychex

Job description

Senior Accountant/Bookkeeper

Are you a seasoned accounting professional who thrives on ownership, precision, and impact? We are seeking a Senior Accountant/Bookkeeper who is ready to step into a highly autonomous role and become a key part of our financial operations.

As part of The Panther Group, you will work end-to-end across the accounting cycle, optimize processes, and demonstrate mastery in SAP.

What You’ll Own:

• Manage and record all financial transactions in SAP.
• Oversee the full AP/AR cycle, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare monthly P&L statements and balance sheets, and other key reports.
• Reconcile bank accounts, GL accounts, and vendor/customer balances.
• Prepare and issue invoices and manage payment cycles.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year‑end closes.
• Maintain organized, compliant financial records.
• Partner with our CPA on financial statements, tax filings, and timely tax payments.

Cross‑Functional & Operational Support:

• Support payroll processing (Paychex experience a plus).
• Manage insurance documentation, renewals, and vendor relationships.
• Ensure adherence to internal procedures and accounting standards.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency.

What You Bring:

• 6+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Strong proficiency in SAP (mandatory).
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial workflows.
• Exceptional accuracy, organization, and follow‑through.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

Additional Information:

• Location: Greater Boston, Massachusetts.
• Seniority Level: Associate.
• Employment Type: Full‑time.
• Job Function: Accounting/Auditing.
• Salary: $70,000.00–$90,000.00.